Did you know there are lots of local restaurants that offer discounts and free food? Before you head out to eat, go to a restaurant’s website to sign up for coupons using an email address just for coupons and offers. Having a special email will keep your personal and professional email organized. Many area restaurants also offer reward programs. Here are a few:

TGIFridays: “Give Me More Stripes” Rewards. This free program offers a variety of rewards. When you join, you will get a certificate emailed to you for a free dessert or appetizer. You will also get a “Jump the Line” Pass, which means you can go on a busy night and use the printed pass to bypass the waiting patrons and get seated in minutes. You will receive one stripe for each $1 spent (excludes alcohol, gift card purchases and gratuity). Stripes earn free food and a variety of discounts. Throughout the year, the restaurant will send special offers, including on your birthday. Go to www.tgifridays.com.

Chili’s Bar and Grill: “My Chili’s Rewards” is now set up with Plenti, a a new program that recently started. You earn food based on your visits! For all the details of this free program, go to www.chilis.com.

Panera Bread: “My Panera” Rewards offers complimentary food based on purchases. If you buy sandwiches often, you may receive a discount or an offer for a free sandwich. Special offers vary depending on how many times you visit and what you purchase. For specific details, go to www.panerabread.com.

Other restaurants offer reward programs for a small fee, increasing rewards to members, but they’re only ideal for patrons who visit them frequently.

For example, Pluckers offers the “Pluckers Club,” with a wide variety of benefits. For a fee, you, your significant other and your kids can get free meals on their birthdays. You get 1 point for each $1 spent to used toward future food purchases. You also receive special offers via email and text message. Review all the benefits at www.Pluckers.com.

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